How far is Clifton, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Clifton, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.08 mi
02h 12m
Flight
94.67 mi
152.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.67 mi
Kilometers
152.36 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.08 mi
Kilometers
186.81 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Tue, May 12, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Clifton
Wed, May 13, 12:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-05-12T19:47
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Tue, May 12, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Pleasant
TN

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

From Clifton
57.9 mi
01h 06m
To City of Murfreesboro
58.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and City of Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and City of Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on West Water Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Water Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Linden Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Linden Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Morrison Creek Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Morrison Creek Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beech Creek Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Beech Creek Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Smith Branch Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Smith Branch Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 13

    655 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Continue on Waynesboro Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Waynesboro Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 13

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 13

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Waynesboro Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Waynesboro Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Park Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Park Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampshire Pike

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Hampshire Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1140 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit left

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1120 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro

    2889 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21.2 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and City of Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampshire Pike
39.8 mi · 34%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21.2 mi · 18%
Waynesboro Highway
15.7 mi · 14%
Columbia Highway
13 mi · 11%
Morrison Creek Road
5.03 mi · 4%
Beech Creek Road
4.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

21.2 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
94.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
01h 06m from Clifton
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Clifton and Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Clifton and 58.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Clifton and Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Pleasant, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Pleasant.

BUS

Nashville, TN

79 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

112 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 94.67 mi (152.36 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

City in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,655
Coordinates35.3870200, -87.9953100
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
City of Murfreesboro

#2 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: West Water Street (-87.995344, 35.387164)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.51 L · about $15.46
Round trip
$30.92
8.2 gal · 31.02 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.46 $30.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.44 $34.87
Premium $4.65 $19.08 $38.16
Diesel $5.30 $21.75 $43.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 19:47:02.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.